Duel (1971)
Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Writer:
Richard Matheson
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Dennis Weaver as David Mann |
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Jacqueline Scott as Mrs. Mann |
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Eddie Firestone as Cafe Owner |
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Lou Frizzell as Bus Driver |
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Gene Dynarski as Man in Cafe |
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Lucille Benson as Lady at Snakerama |
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Tim Herbert as Gas Station Attendant |
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Alexander Lockwood as Old Man in Car |
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Shirley O'Hara as Waitress |
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Carey Loftin as The Truck Driver |
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Charles Seel as Old Man |
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Amy Douglass as Old Woman in Car |
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Dick Whittington as Radio Interviewer (voice) |
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Dale Van Sickel as Car Driver |
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Shawn Steinman as Girl on school bus |
| Directing | Steven Spielberg | Director |
| Writing | Richard Matheson | Screenplay |
| Production | George Eckstein | Producer |
| Sound | Billy Goldenberg | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Jack A. Marta | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Frank Morriss | Editor |
| Art | Robert S. Smith | Art Direction |
| Art | Sal Blydenburgh | Set Decoration |
| Writing | Richard Matheson | Story |
| Crew | Carey Loftin | Stunt Coordinator |
| Directing | James Fargo | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Edwin S. Hall | Sound |
| Crew | Dale Van Sickel | Stunts |
| Crew | Carol Daniels | Stunts |
| Camera | Sherman Kunkel | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Sam Freed Jr. | Musician |